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"I don't think that anyone should be labeled "racist" for making some factual observa…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Jan 9, 2010 to .Foreign Interests.

7 Feb 1, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"How could anyone say that god is too heavy handed?"

John Schwartzentruber replied Jan 7, 2010 to Agricorp too heavy handed?

2 Feb 3, 2010
Reply by Joann

"Dale, I've found both FCC and BMO to be first rate for our needs. Very flexible and…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Dec 28, 2009 to Just how big a mortgage can people carry?

7 Jan 5, 2010
Reply by Steve Twynstra

"Wayne, it almost sounds like you are campaigning for Trish Jordan's job. "

John Schwartzentruber replied Dec 17, 2009 to Monsanto Seed Business Role Revealed in the US Mainstream Media. Any Thoughts?

16 Jan 9, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"Because Monsanto has billions of dollars for lawyers and the farmer doesn't. Might m…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Dec 17, 2009 to I don't understand

4 Jan 4, 2010
Reply by rein minnema

"Ya think, maybe? "

John Schwartzentruber replied Dec 16, 2009 to Monsanto Seed Business Role Revealed in the US Mainstream Media. Any Thoughts?

16 Jan 9, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"I'm sure that Monsanto has the farmer's best interests at heart. Wouldn't they?"

John Schwartzentruber replied Dec 15, 2009 to Monsanto Seed Business Role Revealed in the US Mainstream Media. Any Thoughts?

16 Jan 9, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"I think this topics suffers from generalizations. But that's O.K..; generalizations…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Oct 9, 2009 to Buying local or buying effectively?

2 Oct 10, 2009
Reply by Avia Eek

"Good points. "

John Schwartzentruber replied Oct 4, 2009 to Grocery Bill Up - Farmers Share Down

20 Oct 5, 2009
Reply by OntAG Admin

"(I am dropping the sign-in name in favor of my own.) Has "the problem" actually bee…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Oct 3, 2009 to Grocery Bill Up - Farmers Share Down

20 Oct 5, 2009
Reply by OntAG Admin

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